
Next call for projects
In the 2021-2027 programming period, we will allocate our budget through open calls for project proposals.
The second call for project proposals closed on 9 June 2023 at 12:00.
We do not have a call for project proposals open at the moment.
Download the list of calls below to get more information on the next call.
List of calls
Download an overview of the calls planned for the 2021-2027 funding period. This information is preliminary and subject to approval by our monitoring committee.
The first call was open between 5 April and 31 May 2022 at 12:00 p.m. (midday) CEST (Paris time).
The second call was open between 15 March 2023 and 9 June 2023 at 12:00 p.m (midday) CEST (Paris time).

Prepare your project proposal
Let us help you develop your project proposal and join our upcoming call-related events.
How do calls work?
For each call, we publish:
- Terms of reference, which set out the specific criteria we are looking for;
- And an opening and closing date for the call.
Outside of these dates it is not possible to apply for funding.
Applications must be submitted online through the Interreg Europe portal.
We will make the system available before the call opens, so you can register and start preparing your application, but the submit button will only be active during the open call.
The programme's Monitoring Committee decides which projects to approve. Documents for the clarification and complain procedure are available below.
What do our projects do?
We support interregional cooperation projects.
Our projects bring together policy organisations from at least three different countries in the 27 EU member states, Norway and Switzerland. For four years, they learn from each other and work together on a shared policy issue.
The lessons they learn lead to better regional policies and a more sustainable economic, social and environmental impact on the ground for the people and the places they serve.
Our topics
We support projects in five thematic EU priorities and one non-thematic issue on better governance:
- Smart
- Green
- Connected
- Social
- Citizens
- Governance
We aim to improve regional policies through capacity building in all of these topics.

The co-financing rate
The average total budget per project is 1-2 MEUR:
- EU member state partners receive up to 80% of project activities;
- Private non-profit organisations can receive 70% of their cost refunded;
- Partners from Norway receive 50% funds;
- Switzerland manages the funding of its partners directly.

Applicant news and events

RegioStars 2023: time to vote!
It's time to choose your favourites among this year's RegioStars finalists. Our Green Screen project competes in the category 'a green Europe'. Cast your vote and support them!
#EURegionsWeek 2023 registration is open
Don't miss the biggest European event on regions and cohesion policy. Register now and be part of the European Week of Regions and Cities on 9-12 October in Brussels. We'll be there too!
5 Interreg Europe projects nominated for RegioStars Awards 2023
Five Interreg Europe projects will be competing for a spot in the finals at the RegioStars Awards in the 2023 edition: SHARE, Green Screen, Design4Innovation, STEPHANIE and ThreeT.
Green Screen is one of the RegioStars 2023 finalists
Green Screen represents Interreg Europe among the finalists in the RegioStars Awards 2023. Get ready to vote for your favourite project.We are recruiting!
We are currently looking for a Communication Officer with a focus on social media. Apply by 10 September 2023.
Interreg Europe celebrates the European Year of Skills
Discover how our projects are taking part in improving skills-related regional policies and what relevant policy solutions the Policy Learning Platform has to offer.
The Spanish Presidency of the EU and interregional cooperation
Spain has taken over this month the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Read about its priorities for the upcoming six months and their message about interregional cooperation.
Exhibition stand - Interreg Europe: sharing solutions for better regional policies
Are you planning to participate in the European Week of Regions and Cities this year? Don't miss the exhibition! We will be present all week long and look forward to seeing you there. Come and see how interregional cooperation can make a difference: Discover solutions for better policies and good
How can regions and cities drive a just energy transition with and for their citizens?
Take part in our policy lab at the European Week of Regions and Cities to discuss the role and contribution of regions and cities in the just energy transition. Climate urgency and current geopolitical circumstances challenge the way EU produces and consumes energy. So, how do regions and cities
Peer-powered policy solutions: how peer reviews can increase your skills and inspire better policies
Get inspired by our peer review service at the European Week of Regions and Cities 2023. Are you looking for a solution to your policy challenge? Interreg Europe’s peer review service can help! Cooperate with carefully selected peers, local stakeholders, and our expert team to get in-depth analysis
Reaching out to new regions - Solidarity and cohesion through interregional cooperation
Join us at the European Week of Regions and Cities to discuss new cooperation opportunities brought by the expansion of the Interreg Europe programme . Interregional cooperation brings regions together to develop solutions to enhance government investment, innovation, and capacity building. The
Project training days for first call projects
We will organise a series of workshops for our first call projects on 26-28 September 2023 . The Interreg Europe project training days will bring together the lead partners, finance managers and communication managers from 72 projects approved in the first call . The project training days will take
European Week of Regions and Cities 2023
The 21th edition of the European Week of Regions and Cities (#EURegionsWeek) takes place on 9-12 October 2023 . The agenda of the week covers over 200 sessions, an exhibition, as well as networking opportunities and other side activities. It is the biggest annual event dedicated to regions, cities
Tender for ex-post evaluation of 2014-2020 open
We are looking for an external expertise support for ex-post evaluation of 2014-2020 Interreg Europe programme.